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Antarctica Routes

Compare classic voyages, wildlife and interior expeditions, Ross Sea journeys and rare semi-circumnavigations across the Southern Ocean.

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From the Peninsula to 90° South

Each route has its own map, day-by-day itinerary, representative images and practical planning notes.

019–12 days
November–March · Ship-based expedition

Classic Antarctic Peninsula

The classic ship-based introduction to Antarctica, combining two Drake Passage crossings with flexible landings and Zodiac cruising around the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.

Set Foot on the Antarctic ContinentPenguin Colonies and Marine WildlifeZodiac Cruising Among Ice
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02About 8 days
December–February · Fly-cruise expedition

Antarctic Peninsula Fly–Fly

Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island in both directions, joining a small expedition ship for an intensive exploration of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.

Landings and Zodiac CruisingWildlife in a Living LandscapeMore Time in Antarctica
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03About 10 days
November–March · One-way fly-cruise expedition

Antarctic Peninsula Fly–Cruise

Fly south from Punta Arenas to King George Island, explore the Antarctic Peninsula by expedition ship, then sail north across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia.

Landings and Zodiac CruisingWildlife in a Living LandscapeMore Time in Antarctica
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0412–14 days
December–March · Extended ship-based expedition

Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle

Sail both ways across the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and continue south in the hope of crossing latitude 66°33′ South.

Landings and Zodiac CruisingWildlife in a Living LandscapeMore Time in Antarctica
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0510–11 days
January–February · Extended fly-cruise expedition

Antarctic Peninsula and Circle Fly–Fly

Fly across the Drake Passage in both directions, using the shipboard days to explore the Peninsula and venture towards the Antarctic Circle.

Landings and Zodiac CruisingWildlife in a Living LandscapeMore Time in Antarctica
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0618–20 days
November–March · Extended ship-based expedition

South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

Concentrate the voyage on South Georgia’s immense wildlife colonies and the ice-filled western Antarctic Peninsula.

Wildlife on an Extraordinary ScaleCondition-Led ExplorationA True Southern Ocean Voyage
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0711–14 days
November · Helicopter-supported expedition voyage

Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguins

Enter the Weddell Sea aboard a helicopter-capable ship and, if ice and weather permit, attempt to approach the emperor-penguin colony near Snow Hill Island.

Emperor Penguin FocusHelicopter-Supported AccessWeddell Sea Ice
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0822–24 days
December–February · Grand ship-based expedition

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Circle

Combine the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula, then continue south in the hope of crossing the Antarctic Circle.

Wildlife on an Extraordinary ScaleCondition-Led ExplorationA True Southern Ocean Voyage
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0919–23 days
November–March · Extended comfort-led expedition

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

Complete the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula in one extended voyage, with stronger emphasis on cabin and onboard comfort.

Wildlife on an Extraordinary ScaleCondition-Led ExplorationA True Southern Ocean Voyage
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10About 6 days
November–January · Specialist air expedition

Fly to the Geographic South Pole

Fly from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier, then continue by ski aircraft to the Geographic South Pole when weather and runway conditions allow.

90° SouthUnion Glacier CampPolar Aviation
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11About 9 days
November · Wildlife air expedition

Emperor Penguins at Gould Bay

Fly through Union Glacier to a remote sea-ice camp at Gould Bay for several weather-led days observing wild adult emperor penguins and chicks.

Emperor Penguins and ChicksGould Bay Sea-Ice CampSeveral Observation Days
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12About 24 days
December–February · Long-range expedition voyage

In the Footsteps of Mawson

Follow the history of Douglas Mawson and the Australasian Antarctic Expedition into remote East Antarctica, where historic huts, immense ice, powerful winds and rarely visited coastlines define the journey.

Mawson’s Polar HistoryCommonwealth BayEast Antarctic Ice
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13About 25 days
January–February · Round-trip long-range expedition

Ross Sea and East Antarctica from New Zealand

Sail round trip from New Zealand to the sub-Antarctic islands, Macquarie Island, the Ross Sea and East Antarctic coast, combining heroic-age history, Adélie penguins, monumental ice and rare high-latitude access.

The Ross SeaHeroic-Age HeritageSub-Antarctic Islands
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14About 31 days
January–February · Antarctic semi-circumnavigation

Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation: Ushuaia to Hobart

Cross from Ushuaia to Hobart through the Antarctic Peninsula, Bellingshausen and Amundsen Seas, the Ross Sea and Macquarie Island on an exceptionally rare expedition along Antarctica’s Pacific-facing coast.

A True Continental TraverseRemote West Antarctic WatersRoss Sea Exploration
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15About 29 days
January–February · Antarctic semi-circumnavigation

Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation: Hobart to Cape Town

Sail from Hobart across East Antarctica and the Indian Ocean sector of the continent before turning north to Cape Town, combining Mawson history, immense ice, remote coasts and a major Southern Ocean crossing.

East AntarcticaMawson’s Historical SectorIndian Ocean Sector
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16About 34 days
January–February · Antarctic semi-circumnavigation

Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation: Dunedin to Ushuaia

Journey from Dunedin through the sub-Antarctic islands and Ross Sea, then follow the Amundsen and Bellingshausen Seas to the Antarctic Peninsula and Ushuaia on a month-long expedition across Antarctica’s Pacific sector.

Ross Sea and Historic HutsAmundsen and Bellingshausen SeasAntarctic Peninsula Finale
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